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Written by: Nikolai RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Furniture & Decorative Arts · Catalogue no. 794061
Bernard PalissyRustic Plate with Shells, Water Creatures, and Dragonfly
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Gallery of Art, Washington
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| Artist / Maker | Bernard Palissy |
|---|---|
| Date | probably 17th century |
| Culture / Origin | French |
| Medium | lead-glazed earthenware |
| Dimensions | overall (oval): 6 × 50.2 × 40 cm (2 3/8 × 19 3/4 × 15 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art |
| Type | Decorative Art |
About the Artist
Bernard Palissy (French, 1510–1589) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: National Gallery of Art, Washington · Licence: CC0.
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